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Bridging the gap between training and education Part 2: Task-based approach to training with principles from the science of learning

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What EDU-tainment can be There is another option to commercially constrained training sessions. Training programs can still focus on edutainment but also on using the principles from the science of learning for skill learning and motivating. The next few paragraphs will describe the following image about how learning principles can be applied to training program […]

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Bridging the gap between training and education Part 1: Why are skills not being learned in training?

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Typically, “training” makes people think of practice, skill development and know-how, while “education” brings to mind theory, knowledge and values (Rickman, 2004). Another difference involves measurable objectives and assessment. And yet another involves how captive the learners are and their motivation. Many training programs focus on demonstrated and participant structured practice. Often, the training is

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The Science of Learning, or probability stacking

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There has been much research into the science of learning. In fact, the Learning Sciences is a field dedicated to the study of learning. It is ironic that few schools and teachers design education and curricula with the principles from the science of learning. Sadly, even if teachers themselves know how to engineer quality and

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